Food & Drink ยท Emoji 5.0

๐ŸฅขChopsticks Emoji

Generally, the ๐Ÿฅข emoji just means โ€œchopsticks.โ€ Itโ€™s a visual way to represent the utensil itself.

The ๐Ÿฅข emoji represents chopsticks.

Download PNG / SVG
Unicode
U+1F962
Released
2017
Shortcode
:chopsticks:
Skin tones
No
U+1F962Your device
๐Ÿฅข

01 โ€” Meaning

What does the ๐Ÿฅข Chopsticks emoji mean?

In plain english
Generally, the ๐Ÿฅข emoji just means โ€œchopsticks.โ€ Itโ€™s a visual way to represent the utensil itself. People use it when theyโ€™re talking about eating with chopsticks or referencing Asian food. ๐Ÿฅข sits in food emojis, where it is listed next to everything used the same way. It also turns up in red emojis.
Where it comes from
The ๐Ÿฅข emoji represents chopsticks. These are traditional Asian eating utensils made of wood or bamboo. People use it when talking about eating, particularly Asian food like noodles, rice, or dumplings. It can also represent a skill or appreciation for Asian culture and cuisine. Youโ€™ll see it used in discussions about restaurants, recipes, or simply sharing a meal.
Also known as

One character, many names โ€” these are the wordings people actually type, all 3 of them.

hashi emojijeotgarak emojikuaizi emoji

02 โ€” Platforms

Chopsticks emoji on iPhone, Android, WhatsApp and X

The character you send is always U+1F962. The picture is not: it is redrawn by each system, and the designs below number 9.

Chopsticks emoji on Apple
AppleiPhone, iPad, macOS
Chopsticks emoji on Google
GoogleAndroid, Gmail, Chrome
Chopsticks emoji on Twitter / X
Twitter / XX, Discord, Twemoji apps
Chopsticks emoji on Facebook
FacebookFacebook, Messenger
Chopsticks emoji on OpenMoji
OpenMojiOpen-source, design systems
Chopsticks emoji on Samsung
SamsungGalaxy, One UI
Chopsticks emoji on Microsoft
MicrosoftWindows, Teams, Fluent
Chopsticks emoji on WhatsApp
WhatsAppWhatsApp on Android
Chopsticks emoji on JoyPixels
JoyPixelsSlack, Discord themes

03 โ€” Copy & codes

Chopsticks emoji copy and paste

Tap any value to copy it. The emoji itself works everywhere, the escapes are for your code, and the shortcode Slack and Discord expect is :chopsticks:.

All emoji copy and paste โ†’

In your code

Pick the notation your language wants. They all resolve to the chopsticks, code point U+1F962.

04 โ€” How to type

How to type the ๐Ÿฅข Chopsticks emoji

Every system hides the emoji key somewhere else. Here is where, plus the raw codes for U+1F962 when there is no key at all.

iPhone & iPad
Tap the smiley or globe key at the bottom-left of the keyboard, then search โ€œchopsticksโ€. No emoji key? Settings โ†’ General โ†’ Keyboard โ†’ Keyboards โ†’ Add New Keyboard โ†’ Emoji.
Android
On Gboard tap the smiley key, or long-press the Enter or comma key. On Samsung Keyboard the emoji button sits behind the gear icon.
Windows & Mac
Windows: press Win + . for the emoji panel. Mac: Control + Command + Space. Then type โ€œchopsticksโ€.
Slack & Discord
Type the shortcode :chopsticks: and it converts to ๐Ÿฅข as you send. The full set is on the Discord emoji page.
Websites & code
In HTML use 🥢, in CSS \1F962, in JavaScript \u{1F962}.
No picker to hand? The online emoji keyboard works in any browser, and every character on the site is listed on emoji copy and paste.

05 โ€” Download

Chopsticks emoji PNG and SVG

Grab the chopsticks as transparent PNG or SVG. Each system ships its own drawing, and the licence stays with the vendor, all 9 of them.

Emoji PNG library โ†’

06 โ€” Combinations

Chopsticks emoji combinations

Ready-made combos built around chopsticks for bios, captions and comments. Tap to copy.

All combinations โ†’
Cute chopsticks combos
Party chopsticks combos
Aesthetic chopsticks combos
Dark chopsticks combos
Love chopsticks combos
Cool chopsticks combos
Mood chopsticks combos
Flex chopsticks combos
Unhinged chopsticks combos
Soft chopsticks combos
Late night chopsticks combos
Summer chopsticks combos
Gaming chopsticks combos
Y2K chopsticks combos

08 โ€” In conversation

What ๐Ÿฅข means from a girl or a guy

Who sent the chopsticks and what came before it change the reading more than the emoji itself does.

From a girl
When a girl sends you ๐Ÿฅข, sheโ€™s often signaling that she wants to eat something delicious, especially if it's something traditionally eaten with chopsticks. Sometimes, itโ€™s just a cute and playful way to relate to Asian culture. It doesnโ€™t *always* mean something specific, so consider the context of the conversation.
From a guy
If a guy sends you ๐Ÿฅข, itโ€™s usually the same thing as a girl โ€“ it represents chopsticks and a desire for a good meal, often Asian food. It can also be a way to show he appreciates Asian culture or is trying to be trendy.
How to reply
If someone sends you ๐Ÿฅข, you could reply with: โ€œSounds amazing ๐Ÿฅข๐Ÿคคโ€, โ€œLetโ€™s go eat ๐Ÿฅข๐Ÿœโ€, โ€œChopstick cravings ๐Ÿฅข๐Ÿ˜‹โ€, โ€œIโ€™m hungry too ๐Ÿฅข๐Ÿ”ฅโ€.
Used in a sentence

09 โ€” Apps

What ๐Ÿฅข means on TikTok, WhatsApp and Discord

The character is the same everywhere, but the artwork and the reading of it change from app to app.

TikTok & Instagram
Generally, the ๐Ÿฅข emoji just means โ€œchopsticks.โ€ Itโ€™s a visual way to represent the utensil itself. In comments and captions it is read the same way โ€” the tone comes from what it sits next to.
WhatsApp
WhatsApp draws ๐Ÿฅข with Apple-style artwork on every phone, so it looks identical for both sides. A message with only ๐Ÿฅข in it is shown enlarged.
Discord & Slack
Both accept the shortcode :chopsticks:. Discord renders Twemoji, so ๐Ÿฅข looks different there than on your phone.
Outlook & email
Outlook has no emoji picker on desktop โ€” press Win + . or Control + Command + Space inside the message body, or paste ๐Ÿฅข from the copy button above.

11 โ€” History

Where the ๐Ÿฅข Chopsticks emoji came from

When it was approved, which release it landed in, and how long phones have had it.

AppleiOS
Chopsticks emoji, Apple, iOS 16.4
iOS 16.4
Chopsticks emoji, Apple, iOS 17.4
iOS 17.4
Chopsticks emoji, Apple, iOS 18.4
iOS 18.4
Chopsticks emoji, Apple, iOS 26
iOS 26
GoogleAndroid
Chopsticks emoji, Google, Redesign, 2017
Redesign, 2017
Chopsticks emoji, Google, Android 2018
Android 2018
Chopsticks emoji, Google, Android 2020
Android 2020
Twitter / XTwemoji
Chopsticks emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 14
Twemoji 14
Chopsticks emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 15
Twemoji 15
Chopsticks emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 16
Twemoji 16
Chopsticks emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 17
Twemoji 17

Same character every time โ€” U+1F962 never changed. Only the drawing did, and only because each vendor redraws its own set. Someone on an older phone still sees the older picture.

2017
Added to the standard

Chopsticks was approved as U+1F962 and shipped in Emoji 5.0 (2017). Phones usually get new artwork about a year after approval, in a system update.

Today
Drawn 9 different ways

Every vendor keeps its own artwork, so ๐Ÿฅข is redrawn by Apple, Google, Twitter / X, Facebook, OpenMoji, Samsung, Microsoft, WhatsApp, JoyPixels. The character you send never changes โ€” only the picture does.

12 โ€” FAQ

Chopsticks emoji โ€” questions people actually ask

What does the ๐Ÿฅข Chopsticks emoji mean?
Generally, the ๐Ÿฅข emoji just means โ€œchopsticks.โ€ Itโ€™s a visual way to represent the utensil itself. People use it when theyโ€™re talking about eating with chopsticks or referencing Asian food.
What does ๐Ÿฅข mean from a girl?
When a girl sends you ๐Ÿฅข, sheโ€™s often signaling that she wants to eat something delicious, especially if it's something traditionally eaten with chopsticks. Sometimes, itโ€™s just a cute and playful way to relate to Asian culture. It doesnโ€™t *always* mean something specific, so consider the context of the conversation.
What does ๐Ÿฅข mean from a guy?
If a guy sends you ๐Ÿฅข, itโ€™s usually the same thing as a girl โ€“ it represents chopsticks and a desire for a good meal, often Asian food. It can also be a way to show he appreciates Asian culture or is trying to be trendy.
How do you reply to the ๐Ÿฅข emoji?
If someone sends you ๐Ÿฅข, you could reply with: โ€œSounds amazing ๐Ÿฅข๐Ÿคคโ€, โ€œLetโ€™s go eat ๐Ÿฅข๐Ÿœโ€, โ€œChopstick cravings ๐Ÿฅข๐Ÿ˜‹โ€, โ€œIโ€™m hungry too ๐Ÿฅข๐Ÿ”ฅโ€.
What else is the ๐Ÿฅข emoji called?
Chopsticks is the official Unicode name, but people search for it as โ€œhashi emojiโ€, โ€œjeotgarak emojiโ€, โ€œkuaizi emojiโ€ and more. They all refer to the same character, U+1F962.
What is the Unicode code for ๐Ÿฅข?
The Chopsticks emoji is U+1F962, added in Emoji 5.0 (2017). In HTML you can write it as 🥢, and in CSS as \1F962.
How do I copy and paste the ๐Ÿฅข emoji?
Tap the copy button at the top of this page โ€” ๐Ÿฅข goes straight to your clipboard and pastes into Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, Discord or any text field. You can also copy its shortcode :chopsticks: for Slack and Discord.
Does ๐Ÿฅข look the same on every phone?
No. Chopsticks is drawn separately by each vendor โ€” Apple, Google, Twitter / X, Facebook, OpenMoji, Samsung, Microsoft, WhatsApp and JoyPixels all ship their own artwork for U+1F962. The character you send is identical; only the picture changes.